Elad Benari

Iran: Our missile tests don't violate nuclear deal

Iran’s Defense Minister confirms the country carried out a missile test, but argues it didn't violate the nuclear deal.

PA threatens 'measures' against Israeli construction

Abbas spokesman condemns Israel’s announcement of new homes in Judea and Samaria, threatens the PA will take "necessary measures".

Report: Netanyahu to meet British PM next week

Israeli media report that Netanyahu will fly to London next week and meet Prime Minister May for the first time since she took office.

EU blasts Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

EU foreign policy chief says Israel's new construction in Judea and Samaria makes a two-state solution “impossible”.

Report: Iran conducted a secret missile test in December

Officials tell Fox News that Iran conducted a secret missile launch a month after the presidential election in the United States.

Canadian school bans Israelis because of 'settlements'

Trade school in western Canada rescinds ban on Israeli applicants following intervention by the local community.

Republican Senator: We'll hold Iran accountable

Senator Bob Corker blasts Iran's ballistic missile, vows to hold it accountable for its actions.

Quebec attack suspect charged with first-degree murder

Alexandre Bissonnette, suspected of shooting attack in Quebec City mosque, charged with six counts of first-degree murder.

Six dead in Canadian mosque shooting

At least six killed as gunmen open fire on Quebec City mosque during evening prayers. Two suspects arrested.

Arab League hopes Trump changes mind about embassy move

Arab League official says he hopes Trump will retract his campaign pledge to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Egypt opens Rafah crossing for three days

Egyptian authorities open crossing between Gaza and Egypt in both directions for humanitarian cases.

PA official: We already have the aid Obama released

PA official claims the PA has already received the $221 million authorized by Obama hours before he left office.

Rod Stewart urged to cancel Israel show

Anti-Israel fans of Celtic Football Club start a petition asking Rod Stewart to cancel his June concert in Tel Aviv.

Erekat: We await Trump's response to Israeli construction

PLO Secretary-General demands a response from President Donald Trump to Israel's "settlement activities".

Lebanon claims to have arrested 5 'Israeli spies'

Lebanon’s General Security says it arrested a spy ring comprised of five people who allegedly spied for Israeli embassies abroad.

Erekat 'shocked' at Trump's silence on Israeli construction

PLO Secretary-General calls on President Donald Trump's administration to clarify its policy with regard to Israeli "settlements".

Trump could cut ties with UN over its support for the PA

Trump administration reportedly planning to reduce ties with organizations such as the UN that give the PA and the PLO full membership.

State Department reviewing Obama's last minute aid to the PA

State Department says it is reviewing the last-minute decision by Obama administration to send $221 million to the PA.

Arab Meretz MK compares Trump and Regev to Nazis

Holocaust survivors walk out as MK Esawi Frej compares between Nazi Germany and statements made by Trump and Israeli Culture Minister.

Gaza court extends prison sentence of 'enemy collaborator'

Military court in Gaza extends local man’s prison sentence for collaborating with “hostile foreign agencies”.

Hamas leader visits Egypt in a bid to improve ties

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrives in Cairo for talks with senior Egyptian officials.

Obama released millions to PA hours before leaving office

Officials tell AP: Obama defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the PA in the final hours of his administration.

Hamas: We'll fight embassy move 'using all means'

Hamas lawmaker Mushir al-Masri says moving the American embassy to Jerusalem would be a "crime".

Trump: Peace can only be achieved through direct talks

President Trump tells Netanyahu that peace with the PA can only be reached through direct negotiations between the sides.

Islamic countries condemn planned U.S. embassy move

Organization of Islamic Cooperation rejects actions that could undermine PA's ability to claim Jerusalem for a state.

Iran promises to 'surprise' Trump if he cancels nuclear deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump will be surprised by his country if he annuls the nuclear agreement.

PA official: Resolution 2334 was 'pro-peace'

PA envoy to the UN insists the resolution passed last month by the UN Security Council is both “pro-Palestinian” and “pro-Israel”.

Trump's UN ambassador blasts world body's anti-Israel bias

Nikki Haley will blast the global body over its treatment of Israel at her Senate confirmation hearing.

Israel rearrests terrorist freed after a hunger strike

Israeli forces rearrest PA Arab journalist who was freed from prison last year after an extended hunger strike.

Obama: Iran deal makes the world safer

Outgoing President praises the nuclear deal between Iran and Western powers, claims it makes the world a safer place.

Hamas blasts 'absurd' Paris conference

Hamas rejects the outcome of the Paris conference on Israeli-PA peace, says it gave legitimacy to the "Zionist entity".

Kerry: Israel marching towards being a 'unitary state'

Outgoing Secretary of State blames Israel and PA for failure to reach peace deal during his tenure.

Fatah leader: 'Palestine' must be liberated through fighting

Fatah is moderate? Member of PA chairman's group calls for violence instead of "futile negotiations".

Obama: UN abstention didn't cause rupture in ties with Israel

Outgoing president insists his abstention on UN Resolution 2334 did not trigger a significant crisis in relations with Israel.

Trump: Britain should veto anti-Israel UN resolutions

President-elect urges Britain to veto UN Security Council resolutions critical of Israel, confirms Kushner will try to broker peace deal.

Egyptian FM to present vision on Israel-PA peace

Egypt’s foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, will attend the Paris peace conference and give a speech on Israel-PA peace talks.

Graham and Cruz: Block taxpayer dollars from going to UN

Senators Graham and Cruz introduce law that would block taxpayer dollars from going toward the UN in the wake of anti-Israel resolution.

Syrian army claims Israel attacked airport near Damascus

Several major explosions hit the Mazzeh military airport near the Syrian capital. Syrian army blames Israel.

Congressmen urge Trump: Move the embassy to Jerusalem swiftly

More than 100 Congress members urge President-elect to relocate the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as soon as he takes office.

Secretary of State nominee: Israel is our most important ally

Rex Tillerson blasts the Obama administration's attitude towards Israel, says PA must demonstrate it is serious about peace talks.